§ 21-3-201. Definition
For the purposes of this subchapter, “public employer” means any agency, department, board, commission, bureau, council, institution, or other entity of the state supported by appropriation of state or federal funds, or any county or municipality or other political subdivision of this state. “Public employer” specifically includes public universities, colleges, and public school districts.
§ 21-3-202. Applicability
The prohibitions in this subchapter shall be limited to individuals who are at least forty (40) years of age.
§ 21-3-203. Age discrimination prohibited — Exceptions
(a) It shall be unlawful for a public employer to: (1) Fail or refuse to hire or to discharge any individual or otherwise discriminate against any individual with respect to his or her compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of the individual’s age; (2) Limit, segregate, or classify employees in any way which […]
§ 21-3-205. Compulsory retirement of certain employees
(a) (1) Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to prohibit compulsory retirement of any employee who has attained sixty-five (65) years of age, and who, for the two-year period immediately before retirement, is employed in a bona fide executive or a high policy-making position if the employee is entitled to an immediate nonforfeitable annual […]
§ 21-3-301. Uniform Classification and Compensation Act rules
Any requirement or rule set up for the purpose of selecting employees paid in whole or in part with state funds for positions subject to the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act, § 21-5-201 et seq., shall include rules under this subchapter.
§ 21-3-302. Veterans Preference Law — Definition
(a) This section shall be entitled the “Veterans Preference Law”. (b) For purposes of this section, “veteran” means: (1) A person honorably discharged from a tour of active duty, other than active duty for training only, with the United States Armed Forces; or (2) Any person who has served honorably in the National Guard or […]
§ 21-3-303. Failure to hire veteran
(a) If requested by the veteran applicant and in addition to the requirements under § 21-3-302(d), a hiring official or selection authority for a state agency or institution of higher education subject to the Uniform Classification and Compensation Act, § 21-5-201 et seq., shall submit in writing to the veteran the reason the veteran was […]
§ 21-3-304. Reduction in force
(a) A department or agency director or institution of higher education president or chancellor may separate any employee without prejudice because of lack of funds, curtailment of work, or in order to permit reinstatement of employees upon their release from periods of military service from the United States Armed Forces. (b) However, no employee as […]
§ 21-3-305. Reemployment
(a) An employee as defined in § 21-5-203 who has established veterans preference eligibility and has resigned while in good standing or who has been separated without prejudice shall be eligible for reemployment within a period of time no less than the continuous period of his or her service in a department, agency, or institution […]
§ 21-3-306. Rights of reservists — Legislative intent
(a) It is declared to be the intent of the General Assembly that any person who holds an other than temporary position in the employ of the State of Arkansas shall not be denied retention in employment or any promotion or other incident or advantage of employment or transferred involuntarily to another position because the […]